2011-K893
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the New York Giants upon the occa-
sion of winning Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5, 2012
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those exemplary athletes and organizations which excel in professional
athletics, distinguishing themselves through notable achievements and
representing this great Empire State with pride and determination; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize the hard
work, dedication, discipline and accomplishments of professional
athletes who, as a team, are recognized as the best in their field and
are proven to be "World Champions"; and
WHEREAS, The New York Giants prevailed over the New England Patriots
21-17 to win Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indi-
ana, on Sunday, February 5, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Trailing in the fourth quarter, Giants Quarterback Eli
Manning connected with receiver Mario Manningham on a 38-yard pass which
jump-started the game-winning drive; this was the turning point toward
victory; and
WHEREAS, The clutch-winning drive ended with Ahmad Bradshaw scoring on
a 6-yard touchdown run with 57 seconds left to play in the fourth quar-
ter; this in turn gave the New England Patriots one last chance, but the
intimidating defense of the Giants guaranteed the championship; and
WHEREAS, Eli Manning was again named the Super Bowl's Most Valuable
Player after completing 30 of 40 passes for 296 yards, with one touch-
down pass and zero interceptions, triumphing over the Patriots in the
Super Bowl for the second time in four years; and
WHEREAS, The exemplary performance of the members of the New York
Giants professional football team are reflective of their dedication,
determination and personal commitment; and
WHEREAS, This marvelous display of athletic prowess, which was truly a
team effort, contains lessons for us all: when a dream is worth pursuing
-- work hard, be innovative, work as a team and never give up despite
the odds; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the New York Football Giants, the team's owners, the Mara
and Tisch families, the team's Head Coach Tom Coughlin and his assistant
coaches for bringing the Vince Lombardi trophy back to New York and for
lifting the spirits of the countless Giants fans in New York with their
Super Bowl victory; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the entire New York Football Giants organization.